Welcome to Over/Under
A new newsletter on the latest in prediction markets, gambling, and the evolution of everyday risk
The Most Cursed Team in American Sports
Why Buffalo Bills fans are convinced this is finally their year
Hi, I’m Your New Press Secretary, and It’s My First Time Reading Words Out Loud
A very uncomfortable 14 minutes
A Novel That Turns the Tables on AI
Joanna Kavenna’s book about the battle of man versus machine is both funny and deadly serious.
Trump’s Affection for Russia Is No Mystery
The best explanation is the least complicated one.
Photos: Fall Is in the Air
Autumn, the best season, has arrived once again—the season of harvests, festivals, migrations, and, of course, spectacular fall colors. Collected here are early images from this year.
Trump’s Dubious Claim About the Ilhan Omar Search
The president proclaims unfettered power to go after his critics, but then disclaims any involvement once a prominent critic is actually the subject of a search.
What If AI Is the End of the World?
The dramatic warnings of doom have fed an atmosphere of despair. But there are more constructive responses.
The Incredible Ambitions, and Rivalry, of Musk and Bezos
Space is hard, and expensive. The U.S. is relying on some of its wealthiest individuals to help it get there.
Why the Intelligence Gap Really Matters
Great thinkers and artists throughout history have argued that you can’t have true romance without a meeting of the minds.
The Rise of the IRL Influencer
Americans need to party more. A new class of “community builders” is ready to help.
Good Villains Are Hard to Come By. This One’s Great.
A fascinating new novel pits a small Appalachian community against a very online foe.
Fighting Israel to the Last Palestinian
Tehran’s campaign to destroy Israel has immiserated the people it purported to help and strengthened the Israeli right.
The Journalist and the Manipulator
Janet Malcolm policed the literary ruses of others, but wasn’t afraid to deploy them herself.
What Song Is America’s True National Anthem?
Readers respond to our July 2026 issue and more.
The Man Who Wanted to Understand Every Aspect of Jewish Life
In the Pale of Settlement, the writer S. An-Sky made an ecstatic, obsessive attempt to wrap his arms around an entire people just as it was disappearing.
Choose Your Overlord
Musk vs. Bezos
Trump’s October Surprise
Just ahead of the midterm elections, the president again helps Russia.
Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear
The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.
Make Big Brother Bad for Big Business
Localities should ban Flock and its competitors until regulation better protects us from mass surveillance.